Lifestyle
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Ireland’s Paddy Homan and The Noble Call and local Irish dancers are coming to Huntley March 1Feb 06, 2026 11:24 am - A free St. Patrick's Day-themed concert featuring Paddy Homan and The Noble Call with the Rebecca McCarthy McDance Company will take place on March 1 at Shepherd of the Prairie Lutheran Church in Huntley.
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Do you need to control your cortisol? Doctors say probably not
Feb 06, 2026 9:02 am - Cortisol, what is known as the stress hormone, is the talk of the internet. Wellness influencers warn about the various symptoms of chronically high cortisol and offer diet and exercise routines that they claim will help. But do you really need supplements to control your cortisol?
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Adding five minutes of exercise to your daily routine may boost longevity
Feb 06, 2026 9:01 am - Just a slight increase in moderate-intensity physical activity, such as walking at a brisk pace for five minutes a day, may help people live longer, a new study suggests.
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Ask the doctors: The differences between acute and chronic inflammationFeb 06, 2026 9:00 am - Throughout the day (and our lives, really), inflammation goes a long way to keep us healthy. What is often missing from these discussions, though, is the dual nature of this process. The truth is that inflammation can be either beneficial or harmful. The deciding factors are how long it lasts and how closely it is regulated.
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Children’s health: Keep your kids active, even in frigid weatherFeb 06, 2026 8:58 am - As you and your family limit your outdoor exposure when the temperature drops, it is still important to include exercise and physical activity into your regular routine for kids.
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Patient advocate: Valentine’s Day gifts that really matterFeb 06, 2026 8:57 am - Here are some Valentine’s Day ideas that cost nothing, and may well be more meaningful than candy, flowers or sappy cards. Have a heart, and try one of these “gifts” for yourself or a loved one.
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Trump administration launches TrumpRx website for discounted drugs
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Companies can now claim ‘no artificial colors’ if they add plant-based color to food
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Pandemic disruptions to health care worsened cancer survival, study suggests
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Aurora’s Wesley UMC hosts ‘Lifting Voices’ singing seriesFeb 04, 2026 1:58 pm - Wesley United Methodist Church in Aurora is hosting a four-part Wednesday "Lifting Voices" series from Feb. 4-25. Area singers are invited to vocalize for justice and liberation.